Skidmore College Promo Book 2022/23

Make this place your own.

C R E AT I V E T H O U G H T M AT T E R S

Why Skidmore?

There are as many reasons as there are students, but here are a few big ones.

A POWERFUL CURRICULUM Skidmore embraces the liberal arts.

You’re empowered to study what speaks to you.

A PASSIONATE COMMUNITY No matter what you’re passionate about, you’ll find a professor, coach, or mentor to support it.

A PHENOMENAL CAMPUS Outstanding residence options, award-winning dining, an idyllic campus green, innovative study spaces, and one of America’s best college towns.

A PIVOTAL CAREER NETWORK Whatever you’re meant to be or do, the resources are here to help you get there.

ALL IN A PLACE WHERE CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS Start a club. Spark something in the lab. Sing, study, and soar in ways you’ve never tried before.

For more reasons why we stand out, visit: SKIDMO.RE/WHY 2

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Liam Whalen ’22 (above photo) operates a rolling mill machine as part of his Metals and Jewelry class.

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A POWERFUL CURRICULUM

Study what speaks to you.

No matter what discipline you pursue, you’ll look at it from every angle, connecting different modes of thinking and seemingly unrelated ideas. Choose a major or majors, combine interests, or forge your own path altogether.

“Skidmore has allowed me to pursue science and dance, where most other colleges would have forced me to choose between my two passions. I was also able to study abroad during my first year — a dream of mine — thanks to the London First-Year Experience. Skidmore truly has encouraged me to do it all!”

— KATIE YAN ’22 Biology and Mathematics

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Open yourself up to

new possibilities.

A lot happens between your first day and graduation, which is why we encourage you to explore different courses and disciplines. You will have time to choose a major or two, add a minor, or craft an academic path that works for you. Just know that whatever it is, we’ll work with you to make sure it’s authentic to you and practical for the professional world.

The nearby Adirondack Mountains are a staple for Outing Club trips and a great escape for hiking enthusiasts.

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Photo by Amanda Brooks.

MAJORS/MINORS American Studies

French

Self-Determined Major

Anthropology

French Area Studies

Social Work

Art (Studio)

Gender Studies

Sociology

Art History

Geosciences

Spanish

Asian Studies

German

Theater

Biology

Health and Human Physiological Sciences

Business

History

» Business, French

International Affairs

» Business, German

Most majors have corresponding minors.

Minors are also available in:

» Business, Political Science

Mathematics

Arts Administration

» Business, Spanish

Music

Black Studies

Chemistry

Neuroscience

Chinese

Classics

Philosophy

Intergroup Relations

Computer Science

Physics

Italian

Dance

Political Science

Japanese

Economics

» Political Science, French

Education Studies

» Political Science, German

English

» Political Science, Spanish

Environmental Sciences

Psychology

Environmental Studies

Religious Studies

Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies Media and Film Studies Statistics

DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS ■ Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

with Sage Graduate School

■ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)

with New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing ■ Engineering Dual Degree Program with Clarkson University ■ Engineering Dual Degree Program with Dartmouth College ■ Engineering Dual Degree Program with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute AFFILIATED MASTER’S PROGRAMS ■ 4 + 1 MBA Program with Clarkson University ■ 4 + 1 MBA Program with Rochester Institute of Technology ■ 4 + 1 Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.A.) Program with Syracuse University ■ 4 + 1 Master of Science in Finance (M.S.F.) Program with Syracuse University ■ Whitman MBA Advantage Program with Syracuse University 7

Meet your people.

Find your place.

First moments and memories. First classes and connections.

The First-Year Experience (FYE) is a comprehensive welcome to college life that starts the minute you enroll at Skidmore.

Above: First-year students whitewater raft in the nearby Adirondack Mountains during an off-campus pre-orientation program. “Pre-O” is an optional add-on and kick-off to your First-Year Experience. With choices for all levels of adrenaline-seekers or mindful-meditators, it’s just one of many ways to make immediate friends and memories at Skidmore.

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From summer advising and creative pre-orientation and orientation offerings to engaging academics and thoughtful support programs, we’ll help you land in your comfort zone, then challenge you to step out of it.

FYE is your opportunity to: ■ Try, fail, and try again – with

encouragement and without judgment.

■ Get to know Skidmore, your professors,

our academic standards, and liberal arts curriculum.

■ Make lasting connections with your faculty

advisor, peer mentor, and peers.

■ Learn where you can go and who you

can call on for help, personally and academically.

Your First-Year Experience begins in the summer before your first year, when you’ll choose your Scribner Seminar — one of 40 small-group, interdisciplinary courses designed to help you explore ideas, challenge assumptions, and think critically.

Here’s a sampling of some of the 2022 seminars: • Disney’s America • Ireland: Myth, Reality, Conflict, Identity • Interpreting Ceramics • Music: Mix and Remix • Self and Desire • Across the Bridge: Turkey • Head Games: Concussion Crisis • The Dancing Brain • Color of Justice • Mapping the Social World • Sailing with Captain Cook • Serious Fun: Sports in the Middle East • Tech, Environment, and Society • Lunacy in London You can also spend your first semester in London! Learn more at: S KIDMO.RE/LON DON FY E

“My Scribner Seminar and the FYE program were my first introductions to just how much Skidmore faculty care about you.

For example, to welcome us into the community, my professor cooked dinner for my whole seminar and treated us as family. It was the start of a series of experiences over my first year that helped me feel at home in a new place.”

— KELBY WITTENBERG ’23 Anthropology and Psychology 9

Change your view of the world ... and let it change you.

60% of Skidmore students study abroad.

Skidmore offers 120 programs in 45 countries, including our London First-Year Experience Program.

Everything you learn abroad helps shape your ability to reason, relate, and perceive things differently. It’s about building cross-cultural competencies and connections as a global citizen — something that goes a long way, no matter how far you travel.

From faculty-led travel seminars to domestic off-campus opportunities, these programs are purposely linked to Skidmore’s curriculum and are meant to support majors and minors. You can use all your financial aid for off-campus study for up to two semesters — it travels with you!

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Our founder, Lucy Skidmore Scribner, believed the best education is one that challenges you to

Engage your hand and mind.

So she built a school that empowered students to apply theoretical concepts and experiences to real-world challenges. Over a century later, these core beliefs are woven into the fabric of life at Skidmore.

OUT OF THE BOX AND OFF-CAMPUS

From research and internships to capstones, performances, volunteerism, and service — every single Skidmore student, personally and academically, uses their “hand and mind.”

• Animal behaviorist, Smithsonian National Zoo

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INTEGRATIVE EXPERIENCES

are a big part of all majors, ranging from civic engagement and research to study abroad, internships, capstones, and performances.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

are abundant. Hundreds of students give back every semester, including student clubs and every athletic team.

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SUMMER SKILL-BUILDING

including internships, apprenticeships, job shadows, and faculty-student collaborative research — can become paid experiences through College grants.

Students also create and manage virtually all co-curricular events and programs, including concerts, exhibits, student government, tutoring, and wellness coaching.

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Recent integrative experiences include:

• Glacier researcher, Juneau Ice Field • Refugee advocate, Kenya • Anti-racism documentary filmmaker, New York City • Lab assistant, Boston Children’s Hospital • Translator, U.S.-Mexico Border • Curatorial assistant, Skidmore’s Tang Teaching Museum • Comedian in training, Second City Chicago • Hospice aid, Saratoga Springs • Printmaking apprentice, Tamarind Institute • Journalist, NPR Washington, D.C.

Heather Ricker ’22 (top left) has co-authored several scientific papers on quantum chemistry with Associate Professor of Chemistry Juan Navea. She recently received the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship, awarded nationally to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in engineering, mathematics, and the natural sciences.

Riley Mallory ’22 (top right) works with the Anthropology Department on a Revolutionary War-era, on-campus archaeological dig, collecting artifacts and preserving the site for future students to study.

Skidmore Theater (main photo) hosts a student-created, multi-stage festival in spring 2021 featuring 15 productions including the premieres of several original works.

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A PA S S I O N AT E C O M M U N I T Y

Join our community of individuals.

2,700 STUDENTS

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COUNTRIES

Welcome to a place thriving with individual expressions and a setting where they all work together. With over a hundred student-run clubs and numerous sustainability, and health and wellness programs –

you’re invited to explore your unexpected.

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SKIDMORE TRADITIONS

Feel the vibe.

Experience our altogether different, all-around celebrations of all things Skidmore.

CLUB FAIR The Student Government Association Club Fair is one of our biggest, and most loved, campus events. Part festival and part registration fair, this bi-annual tradition is full-on fun as 100+ clubs audition for your participation.

CHOWDERFEST Each February, thousands converge on Saratoga Springs for Chowderfest– a chance to purchase $2 cups of chowder from as many restaurants as their stomachs can handle.

Skidmore students don their winter garb and make a day of it, walking downtown to get their fill.

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SKIDMORE’S NATIONAL COLLEGE COMEDY FESTIVAL Founded in 1989 by Emmy Award-winning producer David Miner ’91 (30 Rock and Parks and Recreation), ComFest features many of the top improv and sketch groups from colleges and universities around the country, including four of our own.

BIG GREEN SCREAM About 1,200 raucous spectators show off their T-Bred spirit as they pack the Williamson Sports Center for back-to-back men’s and women’s basketball games.

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SPORTS & RECREATION

Support is always top of mind — and body.

Whether you play a club, intramural, or varsity sport — or just want to stretch or sweat — our athletics facilities will serve your needs.

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Williamson Sports and Recreation Center • Main gymnasium featuring three basketball/volleyball courts • Intramural and recreation gyms • Six-lane pool with separate diving well • Racquetball courts • Athletic training room • Weight room and fitness areas Wenger Tennis Courts (nine)

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Wagner Park: Artificial-surface, field hockey pitch and softball diamond with FieldTurf outfield Wachenheim Field: Lighted stadium and FieldTurf playing field for soccer, lacrosse, and intramurals

OF F-CA M PU S FACI LI TIES Ingram Park: Castle Baseball Diamond Van Lennep Riding Center: Heated barn, indoor and outdoor riding rings, hunter course, and riding trails Valentine Boathouse: Located on nearby Fish Creek at Saratoga Lake Saratoga Springs Ice Rink: Olympic-size ice sheet

HEALTH & WELLNESS Adjusting to college life can be challenging. Happily, we have built our community around your well-being and offer a variety of health services, counseling, and wellness programs.

So, no matter what you’re going through physically, mentally, or emotionally, we want you to feel supported.

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For a virtual tour and 360˚ views of our fitness facilities: SKIDMO.RE/SPORTSCENTER

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Together, we are a Liberty League leader.

The Skidmore Thoroughbreds athletics program offers some of the nation’s top sports opportunities.

For more information about Skidmore athletics: S K I D M O R E AT H L E T I C S . C O M 20

I N T E R C O L L E G I AT E AT H L E T I C S AT SKIDMORE BASEBALL (men)

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VARSITY TEAMS compete nationally with an emphasis on New York, New England, and the mid-Atlantic states.

A member of the NCAA Division III, New England Hockey Conference, and the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, Skidmore is a founding member of the Liberty League.

BASKETBALL (men)

BASKETBALL (women)

CREW (men)

CREW (women)

FIELD HOCKEY (women)

GOLF (men)

ICE HOCKEY (men)

LACROSSE (men)

LACROSSE (women)

RIDING (women)

SOCCER (men)

SOCCER (women)

SOFTBALL (women)

SWIMMING (men)

SWIMMING (women)

TENNIS (men)

TENNIS (women)

VOLLEYBALL (women)

AC C O L A D E S 10 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 220 NCAA DIVISION III ALL-AMERICANS 87 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS 23 COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS

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Join the club.

Start the club.

With more than 100 student-run clubs and organizations, chances are there’s already something waiting for you. If not, just start your own. There’s no better way to get involved in the Skidmore community.

We have cultural clubs, athletics and outdoors clubs, performance clubs, publications clubs, religious clubs, academic clubs, and political advocacy clubs.

They’re all great ways to meet new friends, display your creativity, build skills, and give back to your community.

Explore all of our clubs and find your niche: SKIDMO.RE/CLUBS 22

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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AT SKIDMORE ACADEMIC Anthropology Club Chemistry Club Classics Club Computer Science Club El Club Espanol French Cultural Club Geology Club Investment Club Model African Union Model European Union Model United Nations Philosophy Club Physics Society Pre-Health Club Pre-Law Club SignMore CULTURAL African Heritage Awareness Asian Cultural Association Chinese Cultural Association Eastern European Club Hayat International Student Union Nihon Go! Raices Skidmore German Club Skidmore Pride Alliance Ujima West Indian Student Association EVENT PROGRAMMING DJ Club Lively Lucy’s Coffeehouse National College Comedy Festival Speakers Bureau Student Entertainment Committee FAITH-BASED Christian Fellowship Hillel Muslim Student Association Newman Club

MEDIA BARE Folio Pass the Mic Photography Club Skidmo’ Daily The Skidmore News WSPN Radio PERFORMANCE 213 Crew Accents Ad-Liberal Artists Awkward Kids Talking Bandersnatchers Breakbeats Drastic Measures Dynamics Irish Dance Club People Who Sing Pulse Rithmos Sketchies Skidaiko Skidmore Theatrebreds Skidomedy Sonneteers Stompin’ Soles Treblemakers POLITICAL College Republicans Democracy Matters Environmental Action Club Skidmore Democrats Planned Parenthood Generation Action RECREATIONAL Foundry Club Knit Wits Random Acts of Crafts Skidmore Spoon Table Top Gaming Club SERVICE Benef-Action Best Buddies Big Brothers, Big Sisters Challah for Hunger Compassion for All FeedMore Health, Image, Power, Success Health Promotion PASS Community Skidmore College Emergency Medical Service

SPECIAL INTEREST Active Minds Anime Club Chess Club Entrepreneurship Club Film Club Financemore Association Mindful Movement Minorities in Health and Health Disparities Awareness Pro-Arts Protect Our Breasts RestoreMore Skid Eats Skidbuilds Skidmore eSports Table Tennis Video Game Club Women in Business SPORTS Alpine Ski Racing Team Basketball Club Fly Fishing Club Ice Hockey Club Martial Arts Nordic Ski Club Outing Club Polo Running Club Sailing Club Skidmore Quidditch Snow Sports Thoroughbears Ultimate Frisbee STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) Academic Council Budget and Finance Committee Chillmore Club Affairs Committee Committee on Inclusion and Outreach Committee on Student Life Communications and Operations Executive Committee Inter-Class Council Senate Sustainability Committee Votemore

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A PHENOMENAL CAMPUS

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With award-winning dining and outstanding residence options, an amazing college town, and 1,000 acres of natural beauty to enjoy — there’s lots of ground to cover.

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Murray-Aikins Dining Hall: Stop in for a creative menu du jour. Grab your friends and gather around one of three fireplaces for a relaxing break from classes.

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Case Student Center: Grab a quick cup of coffee before class, pick up the latest Skidmore gear, or just hang out with friends in this bustling campus center.

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Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater (JKB): Our theater major is preprofessional in nature, and JKB offers a 350-seat auditorium, experimental Black Box theater, rehearsal studios, and costume and scene shops.

Find yourself here.

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Lucy Scribner Library: Looking for a quiet nook where you can thumb through your class notes? Cozy up next to one of the bay windows for a study session with a view.

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Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences: Cutting-edge laboratories and technology make CIS, our newest facility, a premier place for discovering connections between the sciences, arts, and humanities.

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Arthur Zankel Music Center: Check it out if you’re into Grammy-winning artists, digital recording studios, or state-ofthe-art concert halls.

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Home is where you create it.

Residential life is an essential part of the Skidmore experience and the heart of our tight-knit community.

Residence halls, where you and your suitemates share a bathroom, primarily house first- and second-year students. First-year students can expect one or two roommates.

Some floors are special interest, including those that are gender-inclusive, global, multicultural, substancefree, and LGBTQ+-oriented.

Curious what your home away from home will look like? See for yourself: SKIDMO.RE/HOUSING 26

Our sought-after student apartment complexes, Northwoods Village and Sussman Village, house mostly juniors and seniors. Each apartment has a furnished common area including a fully equipped kitchen, plus laundry facilities in each building. No wonder so many students choose to live on campus.

90%

OF STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS

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7th

BEST COLLEGE FOOD IN THE U.S. Business Insider

Let’s eat.

At Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, we get creative with the traditional dining experience.

From a late-night waffle dinner to help students de-stress during finals and weekly Chicken Finger Fridays to themed meals inspired by the likes of Harry Potter and Game of Thrones — our award-winning chefs and “D-Hall” staff provide unmatched variety.

Open till 11 p.m. most nights, Murray-Aikins offers freshly prepared menu items and à la carte offerings ranging from vegan to international. We go trayless to cut down on food waste and get maximum seasonal use of veggies from our campus garden.

“D-Hall adds something irreplaceably special to my life at Skidmore. It is one of the College’s most brilliant gems. I love it. And I’m certainly not the only one who feels this way.”

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When we say “award-winning chefs,” we mean it. Skidmore’s Dining Services team recently earned its seventh consecutive American Culinary Federation gold medal for culinary excellence.

SUPREMO’S: Stone oven-hearth pizza EMILY’S GARDEN: Vegetarian and vegan items CORNER DELI: Sandwiches, wraps, paninis BAKERY: Fresh-baked breads, muffins, cookies, and more DO-IT-YOURSELF STATION: Omelettes, waffles, tacos DINER: Soups and rotisserie items SEMOLINA’S: Pasta-related meals GLOBAL CAFÉ: International foods NOODLE BAR: Veggies, protein, toppings, and broth CEREAL STATION: Cereal, bagels, and more 29

Sustainability It’s much more than just “going green.”

Skidmore earned a STARS Gold Sustainability Rating in 2021!

The College’s standout submission detailed our Racial Justice Initiative and partnership on the Palmerton Range trails network, demonstrating how sustainability intersects with equity, access, and community.

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From our own solar field, to courses, internships, and student-led projects, we’re testing and modeling creative solutions for a more just, sustainable society.

In recent years, our community garden (above) has produced over 6,000 pounds of organic food for the dining hall, our student-run composting program has saved more than 130,000 pounds of food waste from the landfill, and our free campus bike-share program has given students a convenient way to get around town. We’ve also cut 52% of greenhouse gas emissions since 2000, thanks to renewable energy and efficiency efforts.

View our interactive sustainability map: SKIDMO.RE/GREENMAP

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OF CAMPUS ELECTRICITY IS GENERATED BY OUR HYDROELECTRIC DAM (9%) AND SOLAR FIELD (11%)

CAMPUS IS GEOTHERMALLY % OF HEATED AND COOLED. THE COMPLETION OF THE NEW

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CENTER FOR INTEGRATED SCIENCES IS PROJECTED TO INCREASE GEOTHERMAL CAPACITY TO NEARLY 45% 31

Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of

“America’s best college towns.”

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We just call it home.

Saratoga Springs is a beautiful, bustling small city with nightlife, galleries, shops, parks, coffeehouses, and restaurants. Dubbed the “Spa City,” it’s known for its focus on health, history, and horses. Saratoga Springs is home to the nation’s oldest operating thoroughbred racecourse. The nearby Adirondacks, Berkshires, and Green Mountains provide lots of recreational opportunities, including some of the best skiing and hiking in the Northeast. Plus, it’s only a three-hour drive to Boston, Montreal, or New York City, and two hours to Lake Placid, home of the 1980 Winter Olympics.

It’s an ideal location for creative thought to thrive.

For more on Saratoga Springs: S K I D M O . R E / S A R AT O G A

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A P I V O TA L C A R E E R N E T W O R K

Begin your life’s work.

Skidmore prepares you for anything so you can pursue your own thing.

We may be biased, but we fundamentally believe that a liberal arts education is critical to a successful and fulfilling career and life. With a Skidmore degree, you are primed to lead with your imagination, flex to meet changing markets, and stand out from other top recruits because you know Creative Thought Matters. Our graduates work in every major industry and have the freedom to explore new paths when their passions change.

A PLATFORM FOR CONTINUED EDUCATION With unrivaled access to professional-level research, mentors, academic conferences, training, and more, Skidmore students who continue their education are often far ahead of their peers.

Some of the graduate schools members of the Classes of 2021 and 2022 are now enrolled in include: Brown University Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth College* George Washington University Harvard University Johns Hopkins University New York University *Engineering dual-degree program with Skidmore

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Northeastern University Parsons School of Design Purdue University Tufts University University of California, Los Angeles University of Pennsylvania Yale University

“Skidmore teaches how to mix aesthetic and creative appreciation with business acumen, process, and technology.

That makes great candidates for us.”

– DANA NABEREZNY ’95 Vice President, Jewelry Design and Innovation Workshop at Tiffany & Co., shown with Bennett Beutel ’16 (center) and Caite Canfield ’19 (right).

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Career Development # 23

BEST SCHOOLS FOR INTERNSHIPS The Princeton Review

“ My journey is a map through Skidmore’s career development opportunities. From supporting my pursuits of international internships to introductions that opened doors, the CDC has been a continuous resource in helping me shape, plan, and go after my future.”

— FAISAL NAMANYA ’20 Business and Economics Analyst, MUFG Bank

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SKIDMORE’S CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER Beginning in their first year and extending to their first job and beyond, students and alumni have lifetime access to on-demand resources in Skidmore’s Career Development Center (CDC) and its staff of career-support specialists.

CDC supports students in realizing their career goals, achieving success — and satisfaction — in their work, and pursuing lives of purpose by providing:

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Guidance at every stage, from networking to resumé-building.

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Industry-specific career counselors and people to help you find your way.

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Hundreds of Skidmore-exclusive internships and job opportunities.

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An enthusiastic network of more than 35,000 alumni connections around the world.

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Dozens of annual on-campus learning, networking, and recruiting opportunities across all industries.

85% OF SKIDMORE STUDENTS COMPLETE AN INTERNSHIP. 75% complete two or more!

After completing an internship with MUFG Bank, one of Japan’s and the world’s largest banks, Faisal Namanya ’20, pictured at left, was offered a full-time analyst position and entered his senior year with a job already in hand.

Social work major Abby MacDonald ’22, pictured above, used a stipend from Skidmore’s Summer Experience Fund to create an internship for herself at the Saratoga Senior Center.

There, she ran a weekly “Chit Chat Club” during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping seniors share stories, build connections, and feel a little less lonely during a challenging time.

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Creative thought is more than a philosophy, it’s a practice.

And when you put it in place, you’re bound to stand out.

Because big thinkers attract big opportunities. Take a look at how these alumni found their versions of success by applying creative thought in their work and lives.

A self-determined major in marine ecology and ceramics, Courtney Mattison ’08 (above) creates detailed ceramic sculptural works inspired by the fragile beauty of coral reefs.

Confluence (Our Changing Seas V) by Courtney Mattison. Courtesy of Art in Embassies, U.S. Department of State Permanent Collection for U.S. Embassy Jakarta. Photo by Amanda Brooks.

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C R E AT I V E T H O U G H T AT W O R K

Skidmore graduates put creativity to work in their fields and our world every day.

MIKE NATTER ’08 sometimes spends up to 80 hours a week in the New York City hospital where he’s a resident in internal medicine. It doesn’t leave a lot of time for drawing, but he finds time, here and there, to sketch and regain his balance. Initially an art major, a psychology class during his sophomore year got him “hooked on neuropsychology.” After realizing science and math were not too daunting, he had an epiphany during his junior year: He wanted to be a doctor. Says Natter, “I have made it where I am today because of my time at Skidmore. I was encouraged to explore both of my interests: science and art. For me, one informs the other.”

SHAY KOLODNEY ’21 helped ban polystyrene in her high school and inspired larger sustainability practices in her hometown. That experience — taking a stand and making a difference — was a big reason she saw herself at Skidmore. It was also how she ended up flying to work at former Vice President Al Gore’s Caney Fork Farms in Tennessee. There, she joined Skidmore faculty in pioneering carbon research to ultimately build an incentive program for farmers to use their fields to pull carbon out of the air. The work also landed her a job after graduation as the farm’s first-ever research coordinator.

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CREATIVE THOUGHT AT WORK

ZAZIE BEETZ ’13 is a prolific actress starring in FX’s Atlanta (for which she received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award), Marvel’s Deadpool 2, Warner Bros.’ Joker, and a Jay-Z–produced western called The Harder They Fall. As an international student from Germany who grew up in Washington Heights, Beetz majored in French and explored acting and photography at Skidmore. “With Skidmore’s education, I was able to honor huge parts of myself,” she explains. “I suppose that’s the beauty of a liberal arts school.” As for her future acting gigs, she says, “I want to be able to transform as I transform in my life.”

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SHEP MURRAY ’93 is a retail maverick and co-founder of Vineyard Vines, the lifestyle apparel line he founded with his brother Ian from a beachside pop-up, selling neckties from the trunk of a car.

Today, the playful upscale brand is among the most popular in the country. The brothers’ unique business model eschews traditional marketing and distribution methods, which may explain why Vineyard Vines has thrived while much of the retail industry has been in chaos. Murray, whose goal has always been to be “a cross between Warren Buffett and Jimmy Buffett,” concurs, arguing that what’s happening in retail now is not about evolution. “It’s a revolution.”

Photo: Jamel Toppin/The Forbes Collection/Contour RA

Shep Murray ’93 (left) and Ian Murray

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FAST FACTS 2,700

Montréal

students

41% 59% 3%

Saratoga Springs

identify as men*

Albany

Boston

identify as women* identify as nonbinary*

26%

New York City

60%

#7

domestic students of color

of students study off campus

AMERICA’S MOST ENTREPRENEURIAL COLLEGES

12%

85%

GOLD

Forbes.com

first-generation college students

of students complete one or more internships or professional experiences

2021 STARS SUSTAINABILITY RATING

9%

TOP 30

#7

international students (+7% dual citizens)

GREAT SCHOOLS FOR FINANCIAL AID Princeton Review

MORE THAN

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languages spoken, from Albanian to Zulu

99.9%

of students post Skidmore sunset photos to Instagram

BEST COLLEGE FOOD Business Insider

TOP 40

ONE OF THE NATION’S BEST LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES U.S. News and World Report

*Although federal reporting requires us to operate in gender binaries, we recognize our students’ identities, which are reflected in these three percentages.

Create your Skidmore experience.

VISITS AND INTERVIEWS We recommend that you visit by January 31 of your senior year to take advantage of information sessions and tours, offered weekdays (9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) and Saturday mornings (July–January). We also have a day-hosting program.

Campus visits may be scheduled online by going to skidmo.re/visit or by calling the Office of Admissions.

Please be sure to check the College’s visit status before making plans.

If a visit is not possible, there are many virtual opportunities available: online interviews, live info sessions, connections with student ambassadors, and guided campus tours. We can also help arrange an interview with an alumni representative in your area.

ADMISSIONS In 2022, Skidmore received over 13,000 applications for a class of 700. Fifty percent enrolled through Early Decision. The acceptance rate was 26%.

READY TO APPLY? Skidmore uses the Common Application and the Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success Application. A $65 fee (or a fee-waiver request supported by your guidance counselor) must be submitted with your application. Skidmore is testoptional with some exceptions.

APPLICATION DEADLINES November 15: Round I Early Decision January 15: Round II Early Decision January 15: Regular Decision November 1: Spring Transfer April 1: Fall Transfer

2022–23 COLLEGE COSTS, FINANCIAL AID, AND SCHOLARSHIPS Skidmore annually gives more than $68 million in financial aid. 99% is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need, 52% of students receive need-based grants, 55% receive some form of financial aid, and the average first-year package is $53,100. The College offers $80,000 over four years in merit scholarships in music (4 to 6 annually) and science/mathematics (12 to 14 annually). International students applying for aid must file the College Board’s College Scholarship Service Financial Aid Profile.

2022–23 Costs: Tuition/fees: $62,398; room: $9,834 (dorm double); and meals: $6,798

Skidmore Office of Admissions Eissner Admissions Center 815 North Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-1632 518-580-5570 or 800-867-6007 admissions@skidmore.edu www.skidmore.edu

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